Jets host the Steelers in a high-stakes home opener that doubles as a week-one test for a notably young roster and a run-heavy offense. Three top fantasy storylines emerge: Olu Fashanu and Armand Membou handling Pittsburgh’s edge pressure from Watt and Highsmith, with AVT out and Tippmann sliding to right guard; DK Metcalf steers a new Steelers receiving corps against Sauce Gardner; Garrett Wilson looms as a focal point against a veteran Steelers secondary led by Slay and Ramsey. The Jets lean into a ground game with Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, and Isaiah Davis, while Fields uses his rushing ability to generate plays behind an inexperienced line.

Parsons leafs the Cowboys for the Packers in a blockbuster swap that reshapes Week 5 and the Jets’ fantasy landscape. Dallas loses a premier edge, Green Bay gains a disruptive pass rusher, and New York dodges a premier weekly opponent, giving Justin Fields more clean pockets as he faces a thinner Cowboys EDGE group.

With Olu Fashanu and Armand Membou anchoring the tackles, Dallas’ rotation tightens around veterans Fowler Jr. and Williams, while Kneeland and Ezeiruaku emerge as hopefuls. Jets fantasy angles tilt toward Fields and the protection they can build, as Parsons no longer looms on their schedule.

The trade shifts edge dynamics across the league and sharpens allocation for fantasy rosters—watch how the Packers’ defense benefits and how Dallas reconfigures its pass rush beyond Parsons.

Jets aim to transform their line into one of the league's best if Olu Fashanu and Armand Membou hit their ceilings. Fashanu protects Fields on the blind side, while Membou brings elite movement for Engstrand's outside-zone game. Inside, Simpson and Vera-Tucker posted top-10 grades, giving New York a sturdier interior and clearer run-punny paths.

Behind Garrett Wilson, pass-catching depth is thin. Lazard's reliability is in doubt, Reynolds and Johnson have yet to establish themselves, and Mason Taylor could shoulder tight-end workload. Justin Fields anchors the fantasy path with rare rushing upside, aided by a scheme that leans into the tush-push for short-yardage punch. Drake Maye's metrics offer context, but Fields remains the true fantasy driver.

The New York Jets are gearing up for a pivotal 2025 season under head coach Aaron Glenn, particularly relying on the growth of second- and third-year players. Key figures like offensive lineman Olu Fashanu, running back Braelon Allen, and wide receiver Malachi Corley must elevate their performance to contribute effectively.

Olu Fashanu, drafted in the first round, initially struggled but improved during the season's latter half, showcasing potential. However, consistent performance remains crucial, especially with newcomer Armand Membou expected to start. Running back Braelon Allen's rookie season was impacted by coaching changes, and he may face a committee approach in 2025. Lastly, Malachi Corley's rookie season was marked by underperformance, demanding a significant leap in skill and impact on the field.